Kolkata: Torrential overnight rain brought Kolkata to a standstill on Tuesday, leaving the city waterlogged just days ahead of the Durga Puja festivities. Several Durga Puja pandals were submerged, sparking concerns for organisers and devotees as the festival preparations were severely hampered. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Durga Puja,...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha from his residence in West Bengal in connection with the alleged SSC Assistant Teacher recruitment scam. Saha, representing the Burwan constituency in Murshidabad district, was taken into custody following raids conducted at his home, ED officials said. According to the officials,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new metro routes in Kolkata on Friday, marking a significant boost to the city’s transport infrastructure. Among the new additions is the first-ever direct metro link to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, a long-awaited facility aimed at improving airport connectivity. The inauguration took place during Modi’s visit...
A tragic road accident in West Bengal’s Burdwan district claimed the lives of at least 10 people and left more than 30 others injured. The mishap occurred when a high-speed private bus rammed into a stationary truck parked along the roadside. The impact of the collision was so severe that the front portion of the...